Caramel Peanut Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk.
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1/3 cup butter.
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1/3 cup brown sugar.
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3 tablespoons milk.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 cup roughly chopped peanuts.
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1-2 sleeves of Ritz crackers.
# Instructions:
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and lay out Ritz crackers in a single layer.
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In a saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Lower the heat, then whisk in milk, vanilla, and peanuts. Cook for 2 more minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
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Spoon the caramel-peanut mixture onto each cracker using a cookie scoop.
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Let the cookies cool completely, then store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
# Notes:
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These treats were a hit at my son's birthday party and disappeared quickly, so you might want to make extra!.